Thursdays@3 S3 | Ep 2: Kathy Langley and life with “three diseases in one”

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Thursdays@3 S3 | Ep 2: Kathy Langley and life with “three diseases in one”

A very real and personal conversation today exploring the impact of Huntington’s Disease, and what the palliative care sector needs to know – what we all need to know. 

Kathy Langley’s family lives with the faulty gene that causes Huntington’s Disease and understands the disease all too well. 

Kathy joins us from her home in regional Victoria, click play to join the conversation. 

Show notes and more information: 

  • Watch Kathy’s YouTube explainer HERE. 
  • Connect with Huntington’s Australia HERE. 
  • Find support with the Huntington’s Disease Network of Australia HERE.  
  • Make a donation towards Huntington’s Disease research HERE. 
  • Need someone to talk to? Call Lifeline on 13 11 14. 

Listen to the episode on Spotify.

You will find advice, tools, and support with ‘matters of life and death’ at the Palliative Care Australia website where you can also make a donation to support our work. 

 

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